Safety precautions

Introduction

This Installation Manual contains the information you will need to install and test the Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system. Read this Installation Manual carefully before installation. Incorrect installation may result in personal injury or damage to property or the engine itself. If you do not understand or are uncertain about any operation or information in this Installation Manual, please contact the Volvo Penta organization.

Installation

This Installation Manual is intended for professional use only. The Manual must be used in conjunction with the relevant Engine Operator’s Manual. Volvo Penta will not assume any liability for damage to materials or personal injury, which may result if the installation instructions are not followed or if the work is carried out by non-professional personnel. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the system operates in accordance with this Installation Manual.

Important!

The following special warning symbols are found in this manual and on the engine.

WARNING! Possible danger of personal injury, damage to property or mechanical malfunction if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT! Used to draw your attention to something that can cause damage to or malfunction of a product or damage to property.

NOTE! Used to draw your attention to important information that will facilitate the work or operation in progress.

A summary is given below of the risks and safety precautions you must observe or carry out when installing and calibrating the EVC system.

Before carrying out electric arc welding, remove: - connector from the engine control unit - 8-pin connector from the PCU.

Work procedures

These instructions are for use by suitably qualified personnel, referred to as the installer in these instructions. Refer to the specific Engine Operator’s manual for relevant information where necessary, especially regarding safety and engine operation. The work must be done at Volvo Penta’s service workshops, boat builders or other authorised and suitably equipped workshops with personnel who have the appropriate qualifications and experience.

D4 and D6 engines

Press the lock tab down and pull the connector out. Refit the connector to the engine control unit after disconnecting the welding equipment.

Press the lock tab up and pull the connector/connectors out. Refit the connector to the engine control unit after disconnecting the welding equipment.

Take care to avoid all moving parts of the engine during testing and operation. Approaching an engine which is operating is a hazard to personal safety. Loose clothing or long hair can become entangled in moving parts, and may cause serious personal injury.

Never carry out work on an engine that is suspended from a hoist.

The engine must not be run in areas where there are explosive materials or gases.

Only start the engine in a well-ventilated area. If operating the engine in a closed area ensure that there is exhaust ventilation leading out of the work area to remove exhaust gases and crankcase ventilation emissions.

Never allow an open flame or electric sparks near the batteries. Never smoke close to the batteries. The batteries give off hydrogen gas during charging, which can form an explosive mixture when mixed with air. This gas is easily ignited and highly flammable. Incorrect connection of the battery can cause a single spark, which is sufficient to cause a gas explosion. Do not alter the battery connections when attempting to start the engine (spark risk) and do not lean over any of the batteries. Refer to the instructions in the Engine Instruction Manual. Always ensure that the + (positive) and – (negative) battery leads are correctly installed on their corresponding terminal posts on the batteries. Incorrect installation can result in serious damage to the electrical equipment. Refer to the wiring diagrams in the Engine Instruction Manual.

Always use protective goggles when charging or handling the engine batteries. The battery electrolyte fluid contains sulfuric acid which is highly corrosive. If the battery electrolyte comes into contact with unprotected skin, wash it off immediately using copious amounts of clean water and soap, then seek medical assistance. If the electrolyte fluid comes into contact with the eyes, flush your eyes immediately (preferable using an eye bath) with copious amounts of clean water, and obtain medical assistance without delay.

IMPORTANT! AB Volvo Penta has developed and tested the complete EVC system and its components. However, non Volvo Penta components or components installed in a way that differ from the instructions may cause the system to malfunction. In this case Volvo Penta do not accept any responsability.